--- title: "Recreation Ground — check charity number 301816 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Recreation Ground a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 301816. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Civic Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/recreation-ground-34 retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:23:39.055Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Recreation Ground is a registered charity (number 301816) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,653 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Recreation Ground? Registered charity number 301816 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Civic Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,653 Website [www.totton-and-eling-tc.gov.uk](http://www.totton-and-eling-tc.gov.uk/) ## What does Recreation Ground do? To make available the Recreation Ground for sport and recreational activities and to provide facilities for young people of the Town ## What causes is Recreation Ground registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Recreation Ground yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Recreation Ground is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=recreation-ground-34&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.totton-and-eling-tc.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Recreation Ground a legitimate charity? Yes. Recreation Ground is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 301816) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Recreation Ground's charity number? Recreation Ground's charity number is 301816. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 301816? Search 301816 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Recreation Ground do? To make available the Recreation Ground for sport and recreational activities and to provide facilities for young people of the Town Does Recreation Ground have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Recreation Ground. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Recreation Ground? Recreation Ground's website is http://www.totton-and-eling-tc.gov.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/301816).